What's the name of these?

[Phil Pascoe]

I have a carpet cleaner with a split hose (supply - the small one) . I can cut an inch off and reconnect it, but I'm going to need one of those small steel crimps. I have no idea what they are called. Help please!
(of course, if swmbo had done as she was asked and unclipped it when she put it away...)

 

[lurker]

Otiker clips

Like this? http://www.amazon.co.uk/O-Clips-Double- ... ds=oetiker

There is a special tool but you should manage with careful use if side cutters
Can't you just use a jubilee clip?

 

[RogerP]

http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j& ... nWXOEq6FPg

The whole story!

 

[Phil Pascoe]

Thanks, yes it's Oetiker. It's only about 6mm so a bit small for a jubilee.

 

[lurker]

(of course, if swmbo had done as she was asked and unclipped it when she put it away...)

If I were to say that out loud I'd be in the doghouse for a few days

 

[Graham Orm]

Cable ties are incredibly strong and 2 thin ones would do the job I imagine.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

I've got ties (hasn't everyone? ) but I suspect it would be difficult to do them up tight enough at such a small diameter.

 

[Claymore]

You can buy stainless steel cable ties online which are very strong, used some on my trike wiring

 

[Eric The Viking]

Thin steel galvanized wire also works well: two turns round the pipe, wind it tight with mole grips or strong pliers and bend the snipped ends back so they don't catch. Don't use electrical snips to cut the wire though as the jaws often aren't hardened. A dab of washing up liquid on the two turns helps avoid pinching. Practice on something else like a piece of dowel first, and pre-shape the turns before slipping them over the pipe.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

Thanks. I'll get a few of the clips, as I'm not in any particular hurry. I hadn't thought of that though.